Nightclub makes surprising dress-code change and BANS specific item of clothing – saying it’s a ‘sign of a troublemaker’

A NIGHTCLUB has banned a specific item of clothing to stamp out “troublemakers”. The venue has brought in a bizarre blanket ban on red shoes as bosses believe they are a “red flag” for bad behaviour. GettyThe nightclub owner insists red shoes are a magnet for bad behaviour[/caption] Bar1 in Perth, Australia came up with the new rule in an effort to stamp down on a rise in violent behaviour at the nightclub. The venue’s owner insists it is red shoes that are a magnet for bad behaviour. Malcolm Pages said his ban would only apply to “a certain style of person” and not someone who is “well dressed”. He said the rule will be brought in on February 1, adding: “Yes, we are serious.” Pages told Perth’s Radio 6PR: “If you’re at a cocktail party or a 21st and you rock up as a well-dressed lady in red shoes you won’t be told to change your shoes. “It’s more of a certain element of person who has red Nikes, ASICs or New Balance to match with a big thick chain and a certain shirt. “It’s a little bit eshay or the local suburban hero. Every pub, nightclub, bar, security person, police officer would tell you that the local hero wears a certain style of clothing. “It’s a look that has been gaining momentum over the past 12 to 18 months in Perth and Australia. “Unfortunately quite often when they are asked to leave a large percentage of the time they have red shoes on.” The word “eshay” is the equivalent of calling someone in “chav” in the UK. Pages said clubbers wearing red sneakers often have a “tough guy” attitude. But some revellers slammed the ban as “discriminatory” – which Pages denied. One local said: “I’m always wearing the red shoes, you know, I have nearly four or five of them. “I don’t think I’m a dangerous person, I’m not a troublemaker.” Another said: “I think it looks cool and it’s just one of my favourite colours. “You shouldn’t judge people by wearing that.” Under the liquor act in Australia, hospitality venues can legally enforce a dress code. The nightclub’s ban will come into effect next month.